Samuel Beckett's classic play Krapp's Last Tape, directed by Grease star Stockard Channing, will arrive at Liverpool's Epstein Theatre for one night only on Wednesday, September 9, as part of its global tour.
Award-winning director and star cast
Stockard Channing is best known for playing Betty Rizzo in the 1978 film Grease and First Lady Abbey Bartlet in the NBC series The West Wing. Her accolades include a Tony Award, three Emmy Awards and an Actor Award, plus nominations for an Academy Award, a Grammy Award and three Golden Globe Awards.
The production stars David Westhead, recognised for his theatre work and screen roles as Neil Read in W1A and the Prime Minister in Bodyguard.
Global tour comes to Liverpool
The play is described as "a journey through an old man's life, filled with hilarious memories and hopes for the future, coupled with the mourning of lost love and unfulfilled ambition". It is touring globally throughout 2026 and 2027.
On social media, the Epstein Theatre team said: "Remember Rizzo from Grease? Academy Award-nominated actress Stockard Channing is bringing her directorial vision to the Epstein Theatre with Samuel Beckett’s iconic Krapp’s Last Tape."
Theatre's historic venue
Originally built in 1913 as the Crane Hall, the Epstein Theatre was designed as a concert hall above a music shop before becoming a fully equipped theatre. Saved from closure by Liverpool Corporation in the 1960s, it underwent a £1m refurbishment in 2011 and was renamed in honour of Beatles manager Brian Epstein.
The performance begins at 7:30pm on Wednesday, September 9. Tickets can be booked via the theatre's website.
